Want to visit one of Japan's original castles? Here's where to find the 12 original castles of Japan, as well as how (and why) to visit each.| Japan Starts Here
Although you can explore Shikoku by bus and rail, having a car—and my Shikoku road trip itinerary—will make your life much easier.| Japan Starts Here
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